Ground Beef Tacos

Name: Ground Beef Tacos
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 fresh green chile, very finely chopped; 18 ounces ground beef; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 lime, juice of; chopped fresh cilantro (a small handful); 6 -12 flour tortillas, warmed; To Serve; grated cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack); crisp lettuce, thinly sliced; guacamole; pico de gallo

17 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fresh green chile, very finely chopped
18 ounces ground beef
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 lime, juice of
chopped fresh cilantro (a small handful)
6 -12 flour tortillas, warmed
To Serve
grated cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
crisp lettuce, thinly sliced
guacamole
pico de gallo

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a frying pan set over med-high heat.
2

Add the onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, and oregano; cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until aromatic.
3

Add the garlic and fresh chili and cook for 1 minute.
4

Add the beef and salt, mix to combine and break up the beef.
5

Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned.
6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7

Add the lime juice and cilantro; stir well.
8

To serve-put a generous helping of beef in the middle of each tortilla.
9

Top with grated cheese, lettuce, and spoonfuls of guacamole and pico de gallo.
10

Serve immediately with extra pico de gallo on the side.